Nursing students' clinical performance on placement : voices from clinical facilitators

The clinical learning environment experienced by undergraduate nursing students during clinical placements form an integral component of nursing education (Bisholt et al. 2014), to connect theory with practice, and develop the clinical skills necessary to transition into graduate practice as a registered nurse (Cooper et al. 2015). The clinical facilitator, also known as clinical instructor, supervisor or preceptor plays a pivotal role in this learning experience by supporting, supervising and monitoring students’ clinical capabilities by benchmarking against industry standards and expectations.